"The difference between literature and journalism is that journalism is unreadable and literature is not read." (Oscar Wilde)



I am, professionally speaking, a journalist. OK, I’m not a reporter looking to doorstep my latest scoop – thankfully, I lack both the discipline and cutting hunger for that particular job. I don’t work for a big media organisation. But I do spend my time researching… Continue

 

 

It used to be that older men advised younger to follow their hearts, but it seems they might have been engaged in a metaphorical conceit because what they actually followed was further down their anatomy. Actually that might be further up their anatomy - in their minds - where they still believed…

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There have been interesting experiments this year where filmed performances have been distributed digitally live (think NTLive! simulcasting to cinemas), and on-demand (think digitaltheatre.com). But what about making work…

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Could you grow your business by collaborating with other creative professionals?

 

Co-operative Development Scotland can help you achieve this by establishing a consortium co-operative.

 

These allow groups of businesses to pool effort and resources while retaining their individual brands and independence.

 

Examples include The Very People, a consortium of six…

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I'm delighted to let the 38minuters know that Blipfoto has just announced its first round of funding.



If you're one of the thousands of people who've been involved over the last year or so, you'll know what an amazing time it's been for us. The Blipfoto community has steadily grown and – following on…

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The Technology Strategy Board (TSB) intends to stimulate innovation in digital services by helping small or micro companies harness emerging growth opportunities and overcome the initial hurdles to development. TSB has allocated up to £2m to invest in feasibility studies lasting up to three months,each costing no more than £33,000 in total.TSB will fund 75% of the project cost (up to £25,000). Projects may be collaborative or carried out by a single company.

The Technology…

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We LOVE Christmas here at The Design Zoo but unfortunately this year we've discovered a GRINCH in our midst!

We are now on a mission to turn our Grinch into a festive fan by bombarding him with Christmas cheer. It's a daunting task and we need your help. From December 13th to the 16th…

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Monday The 13th. Not, perhaps, the title for a successful franchise of slasher horror films, but it has a certain aptness, personally speaking at least.

 

Monday 13 December 2010 was the day when I was made redundant by a company after some 12 years' employment.

 

Redundant; it’s not a nice word; check the dictionary and it comes loaded…

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A short film i made last year documenting the building of a snowman in the central bowling green in Hyndland/Partickhill. Under the cover of darkness, myself and three flatmates gave rise to Old Man Mirthy. Unfortunately, foxes and the sun bring our snowman to his ultimate end.…

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I have discovered an opportunity for a talented and experienced Java Developer to join a successful and expanding small company in Edinburgh.

The opportunity is ideal for someone looking to step up into a leadership role or for someone looking to impact a business, and see the impact they are having on a day to day basis.

Fantastic job role with a vibrant and dynamic company.

Would love to hear from anyone interested in order to progress their…

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I've just been sent details of a new "BOGOF" training offer from Academy Class. See the details below.

Remember you also may be able to get…

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I first read and enjoyed John Le Carre’s book ‘The Spy Who Came In from the Cold’ many years ago. Since then I’ve probably re-read it a couple of times.



But I never really got the essential point of the book until I saw the film version starring Richard Burton – and one short scene in particular of only a few seconds screen time. The penny dropped and I understood the emotional narrative at the heart of the work.



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A few weeks back, Stuart Torrance suggested that the up-and-coming talent we have here on 38minutes might be interested in building their portfolio and contacts through a series of creative challenges.



Many of you agreed, so I'm pleased to say the first challenge is now up and running, and ready for entries!



We're challenging members to work in pairs or small groups to reinterpret a classic movie scene. You can read the… Continue

It’s not really an excuse to say your business didn’t know and it’s not an excuse for your employees to say they didn’t know. If you or your employees are interacting with the public on-line, you have to be transparent. It’s not acceptable to pretend to be an unbiased member of the public. It's called astroturfing and it's illegal.…

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Animators Binary Fable have got together with sister company Coevolution to become Show Them Pictures.



Some of you may remember that, way back in the summer, we used 38minutes' Wanted group to make contact with graphic design companies to work on our new brand identity. It turned out to be a great way of getting in touch with the local… Continue